Asbjorn P. Ousdal Vinland Saga scrapbook

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 6209

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Scope and Contents

A scrapbook containing materials relating to Asbjorn P. Ousdal's historical drama, Vinland Saga, first performed at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara, California in 1937. The scrapbook includes an official program for the 1937 production issued by the Norroena Society of America and pages from the script alongside watercolor illustrations with relevant imagery. Pasted to the back cover of the book is an envelope containing photographs, news clippings, and magazines with articles featuring Ousdal (rehoused in an archival folder). The scrapbook also includes a handwritten inscription by Ousdal to USC. The title page of the script reads: "Vinland Saga: Being the Story of the Discovery of America by Leif Erikson / 1000 A. D. / With Illustrations (54) / by Asbjorn P. Ousdal."

Dates

Creation: 1938

Conditions Governing Access

Advance notice required for access.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of the Music Library. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Music Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Extent

1.04 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Asbjorn P. Ousdal, October 9, 1942.

General

Excerpts from Ousdal's handwritten inscription: "Copy No. 6. To the University of Southern California. Six copies were made of Vinland Saga, illustrated, but not found, in the form of this copy. They were given to:[...]. Vinland Saga was played at Lobero Theatre October 8 and 9 -- 1937 with [illegible] on stage for Seventeen scenes. The pageant form of the play was given in the Court House Garden of Santa Barbara every year thereafter to commemorate the Discovery of America by Leif Erikson.[...] American History legendary or otherwise begins with Leif Erikson and should be given its rightful place in American Folklore. Sincerely, Asbjorn P. Ousdal. October 9, 1942."